Name: Middle-Child Syndrome – Taking the ‘Second’ Band or Orchestra
Start: 2026-10-03T16:00:00+1000
End: 2026-10-03T17:00:00+1000

Welcome to ANBOC 2026!

Middle-Child Syndrome – Taking the ‘Second’ Band or Orchestra

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm AEST

Verbrugghen Hall

Directing the ‘second’ band or orchestra comes with numerous challenges that are different to those associated with taking the beginner or top ensembles. This group can be an eclectic mix of students from a wide range of experiences, abilities, maturity and ages. This presentation will discuss the unique issues facing directors of these ensembles and strategies to address these, including preparing appropriate repertoire, leadership opportunities, motivational techniques and pedagogical considerations.

Speakers

Dale Pointon

Coordinator of Ensembles, Instrumental Music School Services, Department of Education WA

Dale Pointon is the Coordinator of Ensembles with Education Department of WA. He also lectures in Music Education at Edith Cowan University. Dale earned his Masters of Music in Conducting from the University of Illinois (USA), a Bachelor of Music Performance (UWA) and a Graduate Diploma... Read More →

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm AEST
Verbrugghen Hall Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Conservatorium Road, Sydney NSW, Australia

Clinic, Ensemble Pedagogy

ANBOC 2026

Dale Pointon

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